The 2026–27 cheerleading season brings another packed calendar of national championships, international competitions and world title events. From major All Star competitions in the United States to international championships featuring teams from across the globe, the biggest events of 2027 will help define another season of competitive cheerleading.
For athletes, coaches and gym owners, choosing the right competitions goes beyond winning titles. Event selection can determine qualification opportunities, travel schedules, competitive matchups and a program's path to the season's biggest stages.
Cheer Daily's guide to the Best Cheerleading Competitions of 2027 highlights established championships, major national events and independent competitions worth following throughout the season.
Global Cheerleading Championships
These events bring together leading All Star programs, international competitors and national teams competing for some of the sport's most recognized titles.
ICU World Cheerleading Championships
April 21–23, 2027 | Orlando, Florida
The ICU Junior World and World Cheerleading Championships bring national teams together for international competition across cheerleading and performance cheer divisions. Organized by the International Cheer Union, the championship features athletes representing their countries in a competition focused on national team excellence.
The Cheerleading Worlds
April 23–26, 2027 | Orlando, Florida
The Cheerleading Worlds remains one of the most prestigious championships in competitive All Star cheerleading. Organized through the USASF and IASF, the event brings together qualifying teams from around the world to compete for world titles in senior and international divisions.
The Summit Championship
April 29–May 2, 2027 | Orlando, Florida
The Summit is one of the leading end-of-season championships for qualifying All Star teams. With programs competing for bids throughout the regular season, earning a place at The Summit is a significant goal for many gyms across the United States and internationally.
Allstar World Championship
April 14–18, 2027 | Orlando, Florida
The Allstar World Championship, presented by The Open Championship Series, continues to expand opportunities for All Star cheerleading programs through its network of qualifying events. The championship brings together teams across competitive divisions for a five-day international event.
Elite U.S. All Star National Championships
National championships remain central to the competitive All Star season, bringing together programs from across the country for major titles, qualification opportunities and high-profile competition.
NCA All-Star National Championship
March 19–21, 2027 | Houston, Texas
NCA All-Star Nationals is one of the most recognizable competitions in All Star cheerleading. The championship has built a reputation for competitive divisions, longstanding rivalries and performances from leading programs. Houston will host the event again in 2027.
CHEERSPORT Nationals
Feb. 12–14, 2027 | Atlanta, Georgia
CHEERSPORT Nationals is among the largest All Star cheerleading competitions in the United States. Held at the Georgia World Congress Center, the championship attracts teams from across the country for one of the season's most heavily attended competition weekends.
JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals and The MAJORS
Jan. 15–17, 2027 | Indianapolis, Indiana
JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals brings a large field of All Star programs to Indianapolis each January. The weekend also features The MAJORS, an invitation-only event showcasing selected elite teams. Together, the competitions create one of the most closely followed weekends of the regular season.
Spirit Sports Palm Springs Grand Nationals
Jan. 29–31, 2027 | Palm Springs, California
Spirit Sports Palm Springs is an established West Coast national championship, attracting programs from California and beyond. The event offers major competition opportunities for teams preparing for the final months of the season.
One Up Grand Nationals
April 2–4, 2027 | Nashville, Tennessee
One Up Grand Nationals brings competitive All Star cheerleading to Nashville for a major spring championship. The event attracts programs across multiple divisions and serves as an important late-season competition.
Redline Texas Grand Nationals
March 6–7, 2027 | Frisco, Texas
Redline Texas Grand Nationals returns to the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco. Produced by Redline Championships, the event features All Star competition, athlete recognition and bid opportunities for The Open Championship Series.
Deep South Spirit Beach Nationals
Orange Beach, Alabama
Deep South Spirit Beach Nationals has developed a following among programs seeking a national championship experience along the Gulf Coast. The competition combines All Star cheerleading with a destination event atmosphere. The 2027 schedule should be confirmed with the organizer.
The Spirit Network Marquee Main Event
San Diego, California
The Spirit Network produces competitions with an emphasis on presentation, athlete experience and program participation. Its Marquee Main Event has been a notable West Coast competition, with 2027 event details subject to confirmation.
All Out Grand Nationals
Orlando, Florida
All Out Championships has developed a national presence through competitions serving All Star programs of different sizes and competitive levels. Its Grand Nationals event offers another opportunity for teams to compete on a major Florida stage.
JAMZ Youth Nationals
Jan. 22–25, 2027 | Las Vegas, Nevada
JAMZ Youth Nationals returns to Orleans Arena, bringing youth cheerleading and dance programs to Las Vegas. JAMZ has built a strong following among recreational, youth and school-based programs, making the championship an important event for developing athletes.
USA All Star Cheer and Dance Super Nationals
March 12–14, 2027 | Anaheim, California
USA All Star Super Nationals is a major West Coast championship featuring competitive All Star cheerleading and dance teams. The event brings programs together for national titles and opportunities to qualify for end-of-season championships.
Collegiate Cheerleading Championships
College cheerleading has its own championship traditions, with major events attracting university programs from across the United States and internationally.
NCA & NDA College Nationals
April 8–10, 2027 | Daytona Beach, Florida
NCA College Nationals is one of the most recognized collegiate cheerleading championships in the country. Held in Daytona Beach, the event features university programs competing across multiple divisions, including advanced stunt, tumbling and performance routines. The oceanfront bandshell remains one of the most recognizable settings in collegiate cheerleading.
UCA & UDA College Nationals
Jan. 15–17, 2027 | Orlando, Florida
UCA College Nationals brings leading college cheerleading programs to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The championship includes traditional cheerleading, performance and game day divisions, with top universities competing for national titles.
International Cheerleading Championships
Competitive cheerleading continues to expand internationally, with established championships drawing participation from Europe, Australia, Canada, Latin America and beyond.
AASCF National Championships
Gold Coast, Australia | 2026–27 Season
The Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation National Championships is among the Southern Hemisphere's largest cheerleading and dance competitions. The 2026 championship takes place Nov. 26–30 on Australia's Gold Coast, with more than 2,550 teams expected. The competition also serves as an important qualification opportunity for Australian teams pursuing international championships in 2027.
Future Cheer Nationals
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Future Cheer is an established competition producer in the United Kingdom, bringing together All Star cheerleading and dance programs from across the country and Europe. Its national championship events are important fixtures on the British competition calendar.
KICKS Cheerleading Nationals
Canada
KICKS Cheerleading provides championship opportunities for Canadian All Star, school and recreational cheerleading programs. Its events contribute to the country's growing competitive cheerleading community.
COP Brands Championships
Mexico
COP Brands produces cheerleading competitions across Mexico, supporting the development of All Star cheerleading and international competition opportunities throughout Latin America.
International event dates and host locations should be verified with organizers as additional 2027 schedules are released.
School Cheerleading Championships
School cheerleading remains one of the largest segments of competitive cheerleading, with national championships recognizing athletic execution, crowd leadership, game day traditions and competitive performance.
UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship
Division II: Jan. 29–31, 2027 | Division I: Feb. 4–7, 2027
Orlando, Florida
The UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship is one of the premier events in school cheerleading. Held at Walt Disney World Resort, the championship brings together qualifying high school programs for competition across traditional and game day divisions.
NCA High School National Championship
Jan. 22–25, 2027 | Fort Worth, Texas
NCA High School Nationals recognizes excellence in school cheerleading, with an emphasis on execution, crowd engagement and traditional cheerleading skills. The championship attracts high school programs from across the country.
JAMZ School Cheer Nationals
Feb. 18–20, 2027 | Las Vegas, Nevada
JAMZ School Nationals returns to Orleans Arena, featuring school-based cheerleading programs competing across multiple divisions. The championship has become a notable event for West Coast schools and programs seeking a national competition experience.
Redline School Spirit Grand Nationals
Jan. 17, 2027 | Arlington, Texas
School Spirit Grand Nationals debuts at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Presented by Redline Championships, the inaugural event features game day and performance divisions for school teams, with free team registration announced for the first championship.
Independent and Specialty Cheerleading Events
Beyond the industry's largest championships, independent event producers continue to offer competitive opportunities for All Star, school, recreational and developing programs.
These competitions provide additional choices for teams evaluating competition formats, geographic locations, costs and athlete experiences.
Victory Athletics Emerald Nationals
Pensacola, Florida
Victory Athletics produces cheerleading competitions emphasizing athlete recognition and program participation. Emerald Nationals has been a notable championship within its event lineup, attracting programs seeking independent competition opportunities.
Royal Events Championships
Royal Events is known for its distinctive presentation and championship experiences. The producer serves All Star cheerleading programs through events designed to combine competitive performance with athlete recognition.
Winner's Choice Championships
Winner's Choice Championships provides independent competition opportunities for cheerleading programs, with an emphasis on recognizing athletes and teams across competitive divisions.
Star Spirit Nationals
Star Spirit Productions serves cheerleading programs through competitions that emphasize community, athlete experience and opportunities for programs of varying sizes.
Spirit Brands Nationals
Spirit Brands has a longstanding presence in competitive cheerleading, particularly in the Northeast. Its championship events provide opportunities for regional programs to compete for national recognition.
The 2027 schedules, names and venues for these independent championships should be verified directly with their respective producers before travel arrangements are finalized.
What Makes a Cheerleading Competition Worth Attending?
The biggest competition is not necessarily the best choice for every program. As teams build their 2026–27 schedules, several factors can influence which championships deliver the greatest value.
Level of competition: Strong divisions and competitive matchups help teams measure their progress throughout the season.
Championship opportunities: Qualification requirements, bids and advancement pathways can influence which events programs prioritize.
Judging and scoring: Transparent scoring systems and consistent judging remain important considerations for coaches.
Athlete experience: Event organization, competition schedules, awards and production can shape the overall experience for teams and families.
Travel and cost: Registration fees, accommodations and transportation influence decisions, particularly for programs traveling to multiple national championships.
Program goals: Some teams are focused on world championship qualification, while others prioritize regional competition, athlete development or national exposure.
Looking Ahead to the 2027 Cheerleading Season
The 2026–27 season offers competitive cheerleading programs a wide range of championship opportunities, from established national events to international competitions and independent productions.
With major championships scheduled across Orlando, Houston, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Daytona Beach and destinations around the world, teams will have opportunities to compete against some of the sport's strongest programs.
As new event information becomes available, Cheer Daily will continue covering championship announcements, schedules, qualification opportunities, results and the teams shaping the competitive season.
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